looking to pick up something bigger than the tinny i got befor summer comes around. ive done some reserch but havent really come across any brands of boats that stick out and can only really go by what  pics i see on the net, looking for something that can get a few ks offshore, nothing major. What i would prefer is a runabout with as much deck space as possible with no seats exept a couple of foldaways up front. Can anyone point me in a direction of what sort of boats had these attributes and anything to look out for in the private adds as no-nos?. budget will be around the 5k mark.

hi guys

going to put in an under floor tank on my 4.8 savage just wondering should i use ally or stainless?

cheers

Rod

ive got a raymarine A65 sounder  and furuno 620 but running transom mount trannys thinking about running in hull trannys  question is can i  run  2 of them or just one ?  and does any1  have the in hull tranny for a raymarine A65 or the furuno 620  how much difference will it make it?

i need at least of the transom tranny gone to put  the  cannon digi troll downrigger tranny on

cheers

This Dinghy has a folded/rolled/pressed & welded hull.

The name "Sandman" still legible on the stern.

Would anybody know what brand this could be?

Looking at the hull shape ,this could be a very smooth riding unit. (fot a catfood tin)

From the rego it seems to be an old made boat 37#*#

Have to get a HIN # and re register this one.

Also what max HP outboard would it handle?

Have an 18HP, a 8HP or a 3.3HP for it.

It looks like a 18 would make it sing.

Thank you up front for your input.

. 

Hi All,

Just pulled the old Radio & Stereo out to replace, and the existing holes are rough as guts.

Unfortunately the new gear won't cover the old holes, so I'm after options to fill / repair / cover them. 

Figured while I was at it I'd do the old mounting holes etc on the upper surface too.

Just fitted Digital Gauges and got a new sounder combo coming too, so will also fill / cover a couple of the old 2" gauge holes on the helm side.

I've made up some cardboard templates to take to a Plastics mob to get them to cut & bend a couple of one-piece panels to cover the entire flat surfaces , but thought I'd check in

to see what other advice / options were around.

Obviously there's the filling / reglassing option, but figured a couple of 3-4mm thick plastic panels to cover the holes (and enable remounting of new gear) would be a pretty neat and economical option ?

Advice / comments very welcome !

Thanks,

Dizz.

Thought the TV just told me Offshore Marine was closing down?

Hey guys just wanted your opinion on a couple of fish finders. I want to stay cheap so I was looking at either the Eagle Cuda 300 or the Humminbird Pirahnamax 170x.
The Humminbird is a little more expensive is worth spending that little bit more?

Eagle Cuda 300
http://www.eaglenav.com/Products/Fishfinders/CUDA-300/

Humminbird Pirahnamax 170x.
http://store.humminbird.com/products...PiranhaMAX_170

Cheers.

Gents,

Hoping someone could help me out here or someone has had this happen.... here goes.

Just towed the cat a painful 8 hours to hopetoun, put her into the water today and the water in fuel warning has come on. Turned back towards the ramp and she shut down.

On inspection back at home looks like a have copped some water in the fuel tank/shitty fuel. I cleaned it out cleaned all the filters and the lines, couldn't clean the line that goes from the pump to injector though. Now she just turns over and doesn't fire, plugs look dry.

Thinking you might be able to bleed the injectors or something but might be a bit out of my league. Any idea's would be great, heading back monday and tomorrow will be the only day to get out!!

Cheers.

Sorry guys!!!

I know this has been BLASTED in the past but I have a 115 2S Johnson and it is time for an upgrade. $$$ comes into the equation a little but I would pick a ETEC or Suzi 4S. $ and servicing as I would do 100+hrs easily a year. I know the servicing for ETECs is 200hrs and I wont let it go that far, maybe yearly or 100hrs min.

I can get Honda and Etecs up here in Karratha new OTFloor. Good deal on the Etec probably would save me $4K cf Honda and Suzi.

Am I making a huge mistake if I go the Etec. My gut feeling is not because I do like a bit off grunt low end (You cant take the Rally driving out off me, even though I had to settle as a co-driver because I was not that fast around corners as my buddy). Not a speed freak on the sea so WOT doesnt realy bother me.

All I would like despite the previous discussions (which I have looked at) is whether there is a huge issue with Etec's cf 4S, esp Suzi and H.

Cheers and sorry to bring this up again.

Neels

Hi All

As the title says I have had my baron for 4 years now and have worked out what works and doesnt work for me so now it time for some mods. Fishing use is typically out of sydney with extended trips (30NM each way) limited trolling but mostly shallow and deep reefs.

1. Engine is a 1980 150 hp evinrude which wont die. Each year Ive said when it dies Ill upgrade, whilst the power is good the fuel economy & fumes are a killer. Looking over the forums there seams to be a huge range of engines fitted to these boats from 75 to 225 hp. The fishing magazine article I have when these boats were going to be released on the east coast had a maximum of 175hp. Ideally I wont to keep the same performance as I have now (not quite sure if my OB is still putting out 150 but I can get 40knt on a good day) but am interested in peoples experience with other HP range engines fitted to these hulls.

2. Fuel capacity. Have an underfloor custom aluminium tank that runs down the centre but only have 100lts usable capacity What sought of capacities do others have and is it enough? Im expecting a new engine will halve my fuel usage so this may not be an issue???

3. Transom layout. Dont really need the rear quarter seats and would like the extra room that I would have by utilising a straight transom and a pod. Whilst I have seen a few Barons fitted with pods were they an afterthought (along with all the issues that that can cause) or are they a hull that readly lend themselves to the fitting of a pod and ideally a 150hp 4 stroke?

Thanks in advance

Bob

I'm in desperate need of a new sounder!!! Thought i'd see if any one has any good models that stand out. My budget is around the $1000 mark, give or take a couple of hunge. Most of my fishing is done off bunbury and the capes so anywhere up to around 90m. mainly 15m to 60m though. I want bang for my buck!!!!      

Hope to hear soon, cheers.

hii all well my new 1 kw tm270w arrived today

i was wondering does anyone have a protection cover on the tranny to protect from sun damage ?

i just want this to last and as the boat is out of the water more often than in im worried that such a large peaice of black  plastic  sitting in the sun may get damaged was thinking of getting my trimmer to make a sock up for it out of boat cover material will this cause condensation inside the tranny ?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BELUGA-5HP-2-STROKE-OUTBOARD-MOTOR-BRAND-NEW-/110704050341?pt=AU_Boat_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19c679c0a5

would you ever use one of these cheaper motors coming onto the market? personally ive never had any trouble with cheap small motors weather it be chainsaw, bike etc but for putting round the river, i would think one of these would have better reliability the a 2nd handy at the same price, thoughts?

My brand new suzuki outboard that i had fitted late last year, is starting to get a funny looking "scaly" surface on the enamel of the leg, but only in a small localised area, i think near its gearbox. its been there for a few months, but it is progressively getting worse.

the other side of the leg is NEARLY fine, with only a very small amount of the "scaling" only just starting to appear. my concern is its only happening in a localised area, perhaps from heat, or maybe some chemical/oxidization?

anyone else out there know what this is, or had this happen to any of their motors? its a 115 4 stroke.

all feedback appreciated.

Just wondering if there is anyone out there who is running a raymarine C120 and has or had the problems i am having at the moment which I hope is just teething dramas:

Firstly the dsm 300 seems to constantly drop out for no apparant reason even when the motor is running and to restart it i need to isolate all power source at the battery isolator-is this common? I am running dual batteries(do i need triples?) and there is a direct power cable to the dsm from the isolator(not from the bus bar) as i have been informed that the dsm does draw a lot of power.

Secondly i recently purchased a TM260 transom mount transducer which i thought would be ideal in water depth 100-150m for sounding fish but am horribly diappointed atm! I cannot hold bottom travelling over 10 knots and to sound around that depth i am struggling at trolling speed?? Is there something i am missing or does anybody have any ideas on how i can improve its performance.

At present i cannot see any benefit from a 1kw over a 6oow tranducer? Ihave used both lowrance and navman systems which were extremely cheaper which i believe did just as good a job if not better.

Any help would be extemely appreciated because i am ready to butch this whole system and look at a furuno replacement.

does anyone know if i can hook up a charging cable to this motor?

Thanks

Just wondering whether any FW members have a spare bracket & wedge kit for the p66 airmar.

I wish to adjust mine for better readings at higher speeds.

Daz

Hey all,

Im looking into the yalta craft 2000. If there are any owners out there i would like to hear your opinion on there performance and quality. The goods and bads. Quality of the gelcoat finish, vessel handling, ect.

There was a review in the paper today but id like to hear from owners.

thanks

Having seen some wonderfull and impressive footage and life streaming of these underwater kit camera's I like one myself.

So, I am making/assembling one myself.

If I am succesfull then the a way to replicate it is documented here

First of all you need a IP68 rated tube camera with a decent debt of field.

Then you need to make the power- and signal cable longer in a waterproof way.

next you need a towing cable that can withstand a chewing from the gamefish and friends and manufacture the wings to make it tow straight.

Next you need a TV monitor on board to broadcast.

I have found a suitable camera at Altronics @ $270 rec. retail. but got it for $219 

S9139 SK-2120 (92") Colour Submersible CCD Sony Sensor Bullet Camera with Infra Red mode. waterproof to 30 mtrs

I am getting a LED Monitor/TV/DVD today (less than $200)and also at the shop above was a swivel TV bracket system on special ($5)!! so the monitor can be swiveled into the door opening of the cabin and the pictures can be seen while we are going along on deck!

When not in use the TV/DVD can be pushed out of the way and used in the cabin.

I have tested the camera yesterday on an already installed  and in use underwater ready bought Kit.

And the pictures from this camera unit are excelent.

It is not full Hi Def but very very good even in IR mode! 

Also the debt of field is brilliant.

So so far it seems to be going in the right direction.

Let me know here if this is of any interest otherwise the Modds can delete this topic if it contravines any rules or annoys someone.    

G'day Guys,

Have a question about adjusting a dunbier boat trailer for our 575 cruisecraft.

At the moment when the boat goes on the trailer it has a definite lean to one side. Have measured the trailer rollers and eveyrthing seems symmetrical. The boat looks like it is sitting level when in the water.

So why does the boat have a lean to one side when retrieved on the trailer and what do I need to do to level the boat out on the trailer.

My battery has died so now looking for a replacement.  The existing one, a 400CCA, was used to crank over a 60hp 4st Yammie plus run the HDS8, lights etc.  Would prefer a maint free battery.  Which brand/s are good and what's good to steer clear of?  What do you folks recommend.

Thanks

hi, im new to perth fishing n boat. im living in cannington.

i juz wanna ask where should i go to get a boat license to be legally qualified to cruise around perth water. also wats the cost of getting a boat license?

thanx loads for the info, juz a novice trying to start a hobby n family outing :)

In my quest to get ready for rock and roll Exmouth fising contest next summer,

I would like to add an outrigger system to my tub.

Can do with advise from people who heve expirience in this regard.

I have very little expirience in this regard with the modern set ups.

Been to the shops and found a decent outrigger hardware Kit  (lines, glass weights, clips etc, all in one) in a nice and very friendly staffed tackle shop in Scarborough.

I am thinking off adding 2 extra rocket launchers to my hardtop set up and to weld them on in an almost horizontal/ LAY DOWN possition.

Use the bolts through the SS tube to actualy bolt the rods in, (they have a wooden bottom end)

Buy 2 beach rods that are white, to use as outrigger poles (they are 12ft long).

Add the outrigger kit to it plus a katrol and cleat on either side!

Would this work well?

from each outrigger rod I would get at least 3mtr span outside the boat which = 6 mtr plus the boats beam, over 2 mtrs.

Total span somewhere in the vacinity of 7+mtrs.

Would the beach rods be able to withstand the pulling of the lures & dead bait (Rigged up Mullets and small Tuna's)?

Your constructive input is eagerly awaited  

Anyone got any opinions on the best lube for boat rollers on the trailer?

Are the spraycan options better/worse than hand applied lube?

Thx.

Browny.

hey all, picked up a trailer today from a FW members mate. perferct for what i need. but it has a section of two lengths of patio tube welded together(side by side) in the main beam, i imagine the fellas down the pits wont take a liking to this so most likely going to replace it. but with what? mild rhs? does anyone on here have any tips for what they ping you on structually wise?

thanks

Jim

Hi guys,

I recently installed a Furuno 620 sounder on the boat.

Thansks to those on the forum that contributed to the decision.

This now stands beside my Lowrance LCX sounder, and performs significantly better than the LCX when looking at the bottom reading (even with it all in manual). I'm pretty impressed with the 620.

I have seen on this and other forums talk of a tuning manual (other than the standard manual than comes with the unit.

Does anyone have a copy of this?

Can anyone provide any tips on manually tuning these units for bottom fishing in 30-60m of water?

Surtees/barcrusher/chivers

Looking at buying a new alloy boat in the 5.5-6.1m range and these three are on an ever changing short list…

After a boat that’s suitable for inshore/back of 3 mile metro fishing, good enough to go widish on a good day, safe for family (2 adults and three kids under 12) summer cruise to rotto and return with the seabreeze…, light enough to tow north and south  a couple of times a year and be beach launchable for trips to parrys/denmark/sandy cape with the current tow vehicle (prado V6).

Read thru the old posts and all three of these boats get good reviews,  would appreciate any feed back from people that own one or been in one and if possible would like to have a talk about the boat or a crawl over one check out motor options etc before splashing the hard earned on one…

Like the 5.5m workmate but not sure if it will be big enough for the family days on the water.  Chivers 190 thresher looks good on paper, yet to see one in the flesh and it’s the same with the BC

Cheers

Lads - old man just picked up a new/second hand boat and is putting a hds10 in as the old GPS was little worse for wear. Any suggestions on what is the pick transducer for these, I was thinking a 260 airmar through hull but happy to listen to advice from those who have them?